You may be surprised how much you rely on your sense of hearing while driving. From hearing the horn of another driver to hearing emergency sirens, the ability to hear everything around you is very important. Treatments Available The most common treatment for hearing loss is a hearing aid to help you hear again. There is currently no cure that … Read More
HOW MINERALS CAN PROTECT YOUR HEARING
You’ve heard it before: be sure to get all your vitamins and minerals! Some people swear by a multi-vitamin supplement and some like to get all the needed nutrients from food. Either way, most people understand that getting enough vitamins and minerals is important for optimal health. It’s common knowledge that Vitamin C and zinc can boost immunity and calcium … Read More
WHAT IS HIGH FREQUENCY HEARING LOSS AND WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?
Have you ever had a misunderstanding when communicating with someone else? Everyone has; misunderstandings in communication are a common occurrence. You may misunderstand what someone else is saying for a variety of reasons, from background noise to just not paying attention. People with high-frequency hearing loss, however, have greater difficulty hearing or understanding anything within the 2,000 to 8,000 Hertz … Read More
HEARING DAMAGE AND CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT: EARLY DETECTION IS KEY
As children grow, hearing ability is vital to developing speech and language skills. Traditionally it has been difficult to discern a hearing difficulty with children under two years of age, until it became apparent that speech abilities were delayed. It has been shown, however, that if early detection of a hearing issue can be diagnosed prior to six months of … Read More
EAR BUDS MAY LEAD TO HEARING LOSS But it Can Be Avoided!
Ear buds and headphones are a great way to have your own personalized entertainment experience wherever you go. Whether you like to listen to music or watch your favorite video content on your phone, ear buds are necessary to listen to audio in a public setting. Since ear buds are speakers inside of your ear canal, however, they can cause … Read More
EXERCISE MAY BE GOOD FOR YOUR EARS, TOO!
How much exercise do you get in a typical week? Whether it’s a run around the block, a long walk around the mall or a trip to the gym, we all know that movement is good for our bodies, but did you know it may be good for your hearing as well? Studies now show that as many as 20% … Read More
Smart Hearing Devices: Take Your Hearing Into the Future!
Our world is full of smart devices: from phones and cameras to TVs and even our electricity meters—our technology is smarter than ever! What does “smart” mean, exactly? It means our devices can communicate with each other, whether it be via apps on our phones or a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection. These smart devices make our lives easier by simplifying … Read More
How Can Hearing Loss Affect Your Energy?
You may know people who have boundless energy morning to night, even accomplishing many more tasks in a day than the average person. You yourself may feel that it is difficult to endure a night out with friends or a long meeting at work without feeling physically exhausted afterwards. If you have hearing loss, the reason for this is called … Read More
Could There be a Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia?
As we age, most of us expect to experience some hearing loss. It is considered a normal part of aging, and other than hindered communication and minor annoyance, is not seen as a major health issue. More and more studies, however, are linking hearing loss with mental decline and dementia, which is increasing concern over this “minor” consequence of aging. … Read More
Pool Time! Avoid Swimmer’s Ear with These Tips
It’s summer time, and for most of us, that means we will spend some hot days in the pool. Pool time is a lot of fun, but it also comes with the risk of swimmer’s ear. Swimmer’s ear is a type of ear infection caused by bacteria that breeds in the ear canal when moisture is trapped there. As part … Read More